Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterised by dramatic, premature ageing. The condition, which derives its name from “geras”, the Greek word for old age, is estimated to ...

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on August 27, 2025, titled, "Deregulated miR-145 and miR-27b in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome: implications for adipogenesis ...

Children who develop deep wrinkles, stunted growth, and rapidly aging bones and blood vessels as early as 1 to 2 years of age may be suffering from Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), a rare ...

Proposed working model. Progerin accumulation induces stress, leading to attenuation of Ang2 expression and secretion and its downstream effector. Ang2-induced activation of Tie2 receptor activates ...

Discovered: Pediatricians warn of trampoline's dangers; a treatment for progeria; virus touted as cure for pimples; research universities in financial straits. First-ever treatment for progeria ...